Name: Draper
Address: Salt Lake City

About the neighborhood

Draper offers a peaceful setting with abundant access to green spaces, featuring around 30 public parks nearby for recreation and relaxation. The neighborhood consists largely of single detached homes and townhouses built predominantly after 2000, providing modern and spacious living options with three to four or more bedrooms. Convenient parking is easy to find, and the area benefits from proximity to major highways, enhancing travel efficiency. A few grocery stores and dining choices are accessible for residents, while several primary schools are located conveniently within the community. The neighborhood also supports cycling, making it a practical option for alternative transportation.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a great transportation option in Draper. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as US Highway 89, are rather easy to access from any home in Draper. In contrast, the public transit network in this city is quite poor. Nonetheless, there is Kimballs Lane Station, Crescent View Station and Draper Town Center Station on the 701 Blue Line. Residents benefit from the Draper Station on the 750 FrontRunner. There are a few bus lines traversing the city. A majority of the homes for sale in this city are located in areas that are not especially conducive to people who travel as pedestrians because meeting daily needs is at times challenging without a vehicle. However, cycling is convenient in Draper.

Services

A portion of property owners in this part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area may be able to do their groceries as pedestrians in one of about 30 stores, while others will have to use another means of transportation. Residents are served by over 150 restaurants and coffee shops as well. Concerning education, locals will value that wherever their house is situated in Draper, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, it can be challenging to access high schools as a pedestrian. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

The character of Draper is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. There are over 150 parks close by for residents to check out, including Wheadon Farm Park and Three Falls Public Open Space, making them easy to access. This part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area is also very quiet, as the streets are generally especially tranquil.

Car friendly9.2

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly0.8

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive